Coaches | Athletic Trainers

2009 SPHS Coaching Staff:

Craig Chessher -- Head Coach

Craig Chessher

Campus Athletic Coordinator
512-428-7202
craig_chessher@roundrockisd.org

25 years experience with a B.A.T. and M.Ed. from Sam Houston State University.

Stony Point High School -- record 27-28. 13-2 last year, losing to Allen 23-21 in the State Semi-Finals. We are back-to-back District Champions going 9-3 the year prior to this one. We have gone 13-1 in our district in the past 2 years. We were the 7 on 7 State Champions in 2009, going 8-0 in accomplishing that goal.

North Shore Senior High School -- 49-4 and won the State Championship, serving as the Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator.  Defense was ranked #1 in the state.

Coached in the Houston area: Conroe High School, Klein Oak High School, Alief Elsik High School, Willowridge High School, Clear Creek High School, and Baytown Jr. High School. Coached defenses that were ranked in the top 10 at 4 schools and the district MVP.

Coached at the university level for 6 years: Sam Houston State University, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and Catawba College in North Carolina (Defensive Coordinator).

My wife, Phyllis, is a counselor in Leander (graduating from Texas A&M University), where my daughter, Chloe, 8 years old, attends school.

Coaching awards:

  • NFL Texas Coach of the Year 2006
  • Coach of the year in the District 2007 and 2008
  • Austin American-Statesman Coach doing the best job 2007
  • Dave Campbells 5A Coach of the Year 2009
  • 2008 Austin American-Statesman Coach of the Year.

Tom Lewinski -- First Assistant/Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks

Tom Lewinski

Physical Education
512-428-7236
tom_lewinski@roundrockisd.org

This is my 26th year coaching.

  • Year 1  -- Offensive Coordinator for Bendle High School in Flint, Michigan
  • Year 2 -- Bloomington Kennedy High School in Bloomington, Minnesota
  • Next 10 years -- Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator for Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois
  • Offensive Coordinator for Klein Oak High School in Spring, Texas; District Champions
  • Next 3 years -- Assistant Football Coach and Recruiting Coordinator for Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Next 6 years -- Offensive Line and Special Teams Coordinator for North Shore High School in Houston TX; 71-6 record; 6 district championships; 1 state championship
  • Last 3 years -- Stony Point High School

Married 24 years to Terry with one daughter -- 5-year-old Grace. Graduate of Taylor University.


Jason Cecil -- Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers

Jason Cecil

Health/Athletics
512-428-7220
jason_cecil@roundrockisd.org

13 Years coaching experience.

B.S./M.S. ED. Northwestern Oklahoma State University.
1995 All American Linebacker at Northwestern Oklahoma State.

1996-1998 : Northwestern Oklahoma State University, linebackers coach.

1999-2006: Dumas High School

  • 1 year, linebacker coach
  • 3 years, defensive coordinator/head powerlifting
  • 4 years, assistant head coach/defensive coordinator/strength and conditioning coordinator

2007-Present: Stony Point High School

  • Special teams coordinator/linebacker coach, 2007
  • Defensive coordinator, 2008

Wife: Lana, 2nd grade teacher in Hutto.
Daughter: Alyssa, 12 years old.


Rocky Clark -- JV Blue Head Coach, Defensive Tackles

Rocky Clark

Health
512-428-7231
rocky_clark@roundrockisd.org

I graduated from Rio Vista High School in 1988, and then went on to graduate from Tarleton State University in 1999.

I have been coaching high school football for 9 years: 2 at Spring High School, 3 at Mineral Wells High School, 2 at Era High School were I was the Defensive Coordinator, and 2 years at Stony Point High School. I also coached 2 years at the college level at Tarleton State University.

I have been married for 10 years to wife, Penny. We have 2 boys Jake (9) and Nick (6). My wife is an elementary teacher at Caldwell Elementary in Pflugerville ISD.


Mark Hopkins -- JV Gold Head Coach, JV White Head Coach, Wide Receivers

Mark Hopkins

Athletics
512-428-7230
mark_hopkins@roundrockisd.org

I grew up in Houston, Texas and attended school at North Shore High School.  I graduated from the University of Houston were I played football and earned  degrees in Business Management and Business Marketing.  I went on to coach football and baseball at North Shore High School while getting my Masters degree from the University of Houston Clear Lake.  I was then offered the WR coach/ Business Education teaching position at Stony Point High School, where I spent one year.  I then left Stony Point to become an Assistant Principal at North Shore High School.  I spent one year in administration and realized I missed coaching.  I was fortunate enough to return to Stony Point as the WR coach.

I have a wonderful, supportive wife named Valerie Hopkins who teaches Elementary School in Leander.  I have two beautiful daughters Paige (3 Yrs) and Kate (14months).


Joe Vasek -- Freshman Head Coach

Joe Vasek

English
512-428-7839/7233
joe_vasek@roundrockisd.org

I graduated from Sam Houston State University in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science degree and in 1974 with a Masters in Education degree.

I've coached at Knox Jr. High School in the Woodlands, McCullough High School in the Woodlands, Klein Oak High School in Spring, Conroe High School, and Deer Park High School. I've been at Stony Point for 5 years and am currently the Head Coach for Track & Field and the Head Freshman Football Coach.

My wife's name is Gail.


Tom Collins -- Freshman Coach

Tom Collins

Credit Plus Math
512-428-7242/7225
tom_collins@roundrockisd.org

In 2009, Coach Tom Collins will begin his 11th year as a member of the Stony Point football coaching staff and will be working with the Freshman Offense.

Stony Point is the sixth stop for Collins, who will be entering his 21st year in the profession. His football coaching experience includes being a member of the Tyler John Tyler High School coaching staff in 1994 where the Lions captured the 5A Division II state title with a perfect 16-0 record.

Coach Collins graduated from Houston Sharpstown High School, earned his bachelor’s degree from Southwestern University in Georgetown, and earned his Master’s degree from Baylor University. He serves Stony Point High School as a math teacher and as the school’s head baseball coach as well.

The Greater Austin Sports Association honored Coach Collins in May of 2006 as that group’s Coach of the Year.


Travis Larson -- Freshman Coach

Travis Larson

CTE - Business
512-428-7224
travis_larson@roundrockisd.org

Member of the Texas High School Coaches Association.

I attended McNeil High School and played baseball my freshmen year of college at McMurry University in Abilene under Lee Drigers. I then played the next three years at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor under Mickey Kerr and was the Team Captain. While there, I received a Business Marketing and Teaching degree.

I have coached football and baseball for 3 years at Western Hills High School in Fort Worth. This is my third year at Stony Point. I am excited about the 2009 football season, and am very enthusiastic about the potential and talent here in the Stony Point High School football program!


Lance Moffett -- Strength and Conditioning Coordinator/Defensive Ends

Lance Moffett

Coach Moffett begins his first year at Stony Point this year, coaching the defensive ends and track while teaching Social Studies.

He attended Southwest Texas State University (SWT), now Texas State University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise and Sports Science and a minor in Political Science. While attending SWT, he lettered in football. He then attended Sam Houston State University, while teaching and coaching, earning a Master’s of Education Degree in School Administration.

Coach Moffett has coached at Vista Ridge High School (3 yrs.), Caney Creek High School (10 yrs.), Conroe High School (3 yrs.), and Mayde Creek Junior High School (1 yr.).

He and his wife Cara have been married for fifteen years and have two children Blake-11 and Landry- 9. In his spare time, Coach enjoys fishing, hunting, vacationing, his kids’ sports, and family time.

Coach Moffett lists his biggest career successes as coaching the Caney Creek Panthers to a District championship in their inaugural varsity season in '98, playoff appearances 3 of the first 5 years of UIL competition '98, '01, '02, and a Bi-District championship '02.

He also lists a 26-4A Track Championship in '08, a 16 5-A runner-up in '09, a 4-A Regional Team Runner-up in '08, and State Qualifiers in '07, '08, and '09 as successes.

His coaching goals include a return to head coaching, winning a State championship in football, and the Lone Star Cup as a campus coordinator.


Mark Mullins -- Special Teams Coordinator/Running Backs

Mark Mullins

Athletics
512-428-7223
mark_mullins@roundrockisd.org

College:

Experience: 9 years

I began my coaching career at Irving High School in Irving, Texas. I was a Varsity Football Assistant and Head Track Coach for 3 years. After Irving, I went to Arlington High School in Arlington, Texas as a Varsity Football Assistant and Freshmen Boys Basketball Coach for 3 years. I have been at Brewer High School in Fort Worth, Texas for the past 2 years, serving as Special Teams Coordinator, Defensive Passing Game Coordinator, and Varsity Track Assistant.

My family and I are excited to be Tigers and are looking forward to an exciting year.

Family:

My wife, Jennifer, will be teaching 2nd Grade at Teravista Elementary School in Round Rock. My son, Luke, will be in first grade and daughter, Avery, will be in Kindergarten.


Brett Percefull -- Freshman Coach

Brett Percefull

brett_percefull@roundrockisd.org

3 years coaching experience.

B.S. from Texas State University.

I have been with Round Rock ISD since I was a student teacher at Stony Point High School in 2007. In December 2007, I became the Head Football coach and athletic coordinator at C.D. Fulkes Middle School. I have also been coaching Stony Point freshman football during that time.

My family and I are very excited to be a full time part of Stony Point and Cedar Ridge Football.

My wife Genna teaches 1st grade at Berkman Elementary School.


Daryl Reeves -- Academic Coordinator/Offensive Line

Daryl Reeves

CTE - Web Design
512-428-7194/7138
daryl_reeves@roundrockisd.org

Coach Daryl Reeves has been a member of the Stony Point coaching staff since the 2002-2003 school year, and is currently the Offensive Live Coach. He also serves as the Academic Coordinator while teaching Web Design. Coach Reeves is thrilled to get the opportunity to teach and coach in his hometown of Round Rock -- a 1996 graduate from Round Rock High School.

Coach Reeves went on to play baseball at North Lake Junior College for two years after high school. After receiving his Associates Degree at North Lake, he went on to Texas State University to earn a Bachelors of Business Administration in Business Management.

Coach Reeves has ties to Stony Point that help him bleed blue and gold. His younger sister, Amber, is a graduate of '02 and was a three year letter winner for the Volleyball team, and his younger brother, Taylor, a graduate of '03, was active in the Theatre Arts Program.

Coach Reeves and his wife of 8 years, Kelley, have two sons, Colten and Carson.


Judd Thrash -- Secondary

Judd Thrash

Health/PE
michael_thrash@roundrockisd.org

Graduated with Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degrees from Tarleton State University


Heath Walz -- Freshman Coach

Heath Walz

Credit Plus Math, Algebra
512-428-7243/7229
heath_walz@roundrockisd.org

This is Coach Walz’s fifth year at Stony Point High School, and his fourth as a baseball coach. In 2007, as the JV Blue Coach, he compiled a record of 10-17. His overall record is 26-31.

Coach Walz graduated from Ellis High School in Kansas. He went on to play baseball at Brown Mackie Community College for one year. He then transferred to Southwest Texas State University to earn a Bachelors degree in mathematics. Coach Walz was in the United States Army Reserve, where he obtained the rank of sergeant. Coach Walz is also a freshman football coach.

Coach Walz and his wife, Linda, have 3 wonderful kids. Maddie is 8. Donny is 6, and Emma was born on August 24, 2007.


SPHS Athletic Trainers

Brooke Kneuper MS, Licensed Athletic Trainer

Brooke Kneuper

512-428-7204
brooke_kneuper@roundrockisd.org

Graduated from:

Work experience:

Certifications:

Kneuper has been associated with numerous NFL players and coaches, and also national tournament teams in football, baseball, and softball. He has placed students in major division I universities, as well as many other schools in the state of Texas.

He likes his truck and his job. His favorite colors are blue and red. His favorite number is 13. His favorite food is any food except Mongolian beef sushi.

His hobbies include outdoor activities and all sports, but not watching them on TV.


Linda Bowman, Licensed Athletic Trainer

Linda Bowman

512-428-7205
linda_bowman@roundrockisd.org

Linda Bowman graduated from Rio Hondo High School and then Texas A&M-Kingville.

Coach Bowman worked at Kingsville High School as an assistant athletic trainer for 2 years and then as the head trainer for one year.  Coach Bowman has been an athletic trainer at Stony Point High School since August 2000.

Coach Bowman and her husband David (also an athletic trainer)  have 10-year-old twin boys - Charles and William -  and a 4-year-old daughter - Kabrina.